编者的话 1
前言 1
Chapter 1 Introduction to Computer 1
1.1 History of Computers 1
目录 1
1.2 Computer Components——What s in A PC? 4
1.3 Introduction to Memory Types 6
1.4 Computer Number Systems 9
Reading Materials 11
Introduction to Flash Memory 11
Commonly Used Words with CPU 13
Exercises 13
A learning helper 13
第1章 计算机入门 15
1.1 计算机发展史 15
1.2 计算机的组成——PC机里有什么？ 16
1.3 存储器类型介绍 18
1.4 计算机数制 20
Chapter 2 Peripheral Devices 23
2.1 Computer Peripherals 23
2.2 Display Screen 25
2.3 Printers 27
2.4 Introduction of CD and DVD 29
2.5 Floppy Disk and Hard Disk 31
The Invention of QWERTY 33
Reading Materials 33
A learning helper 34
Commonly Used Words with Peripherals and Memories 34
Exercises 35
第2章 计算机外围设备 37
2.1 计算机外围设备 37
2.2 显示器 38
2.3 打印机 40
2.4 CD和DVD简介 41
2.5 软磁盘和硬磁盘 42
Chapter 3 Foundation of Software Technology 45
3.1 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics 45
3.2 Data Structures and Algorithms 47
3.3 Software Engineering 49
3.4 Programming 51
3.5 Personal Computer Operating Systems 54
Reading Materials 58
Programming 58
A learning helper 61
Commonly Used Words in Foundation of Software Technology 61
Exercises 62
第3章 软件技术基础 63
3.1 离散数学简介 63
3.2 数据结构与算法 64
3.3 软件工程 65
3.4 程序设计 66
3.5 微机操作系统 69
Chapter 4 Software Technology…… 72
4.1 What is Multimedia? 72
4.2 Parallel Programming 74
4.3 Database Technology on the Web 77
4.4 The Technology of Artificial Intelligence 78
4.5 Robotics 81
Reading Materials 83
Neural Network Technology 83
A learning helper 84
Commonly Used Words with Monitors 84
Exercises 85
4.1 什么是多媒体 86
第4章 软件技术 86
4.2 并行程序设计 87
4.3 网上数据库技术 89
4.4 人工智能技术 90
4.5 机器人学 92
Chapter 5 Software and Their Applications 94
5.1 Windows XP 94
5.2 Linux 96
5.3 Flash 98
5.4 Java and JavaScript 101
5.5 Visual Studio 97 103
The History Java 106
Reading Materials 106
A learning helper 108
Commonly Used Words for Digital Multimedia 108
Exercises 109
第5章 软件与应用 111
5.1 Windows XP 111
5.2 Linux 112
5.3 Flash 114
5.4 Java与JavaScript 116
5.5 Visual Studio 97 117
Chapter 6 Computer Network 120
6.1 What is the computer network? 120
6.2 Network Topologies 121
6.3 LAN MAN WAN 125
6.4 The OSI Reference Model 128
Reading Materials 131
How Modems Work 131
A learning helper 133
Commonly Used Words with Computer Network(A～C) 133
Exercises 134
第6章 计算机网络 137
6.1 什么是计算机网络？ 137
6.2 网络拓扑结构 138
6.3 局域网 城域网 广域网 141
6.4 OSI参考模型 143
7.1 Token Ring 146
Chapter 7 Network Technique 146
7.2 Frame Relay 148
7.3 ISDN 151
7.4 How Firewalls Work 154
Reading Materials 157
Introduction to Hubs 157
A learning helper 159
Commonly Used Words with Computer Network(D～F) 159
Exercises 160
第7章 网络技术 162
7.1 令牌环网 162
7.2 帧中继 163
7.3 ISDN 165
7.4 防火墙是如何工作的 167
Chapter 8 Internet 170
8.1 ARPANET to Internet 170
8.2 A Guide to URLs 173
8.3 Anonymous FTP 177
8.4 Understanding IP Address and Domain Name 181
8.5 Email FAQ 183
Reading Materials 187
Introduction to Wireless 187
A learning helper 188
Commonly Used Words with Computer Network(G～M) 188
Exercises 189
8.1 从阿帕网到因特网 191
第8章 Internet 191
8.2 URL指南 192
8.3 匿名FTP 196
8.4 了解IP地址和域名 199
8.5 Email FAQ 201
Chapter 9 Network Applications 204
9.1 Create Your Own Web Page 204
9.2 A Tutorial about How to Search the World Wide Web 207
9.3 Plan Your Trip Online 210
9.4 Web Chat 212
9.5 Internet2 and You 214
Introduction to IPv6 217
Reading Materials 217
A learning helper 218
Commonly Used Words with Computer Network(N～R) 218
Exercises 219
第9章 网络应用 221
9.1 创建你自己的网页 221
9.2 如何搜索WWW指南 223
9.3 在网上为你的出游做准备 225
9.4 网上聊天 227
9.5 Internet2与你 228
Chapter 10 Electronic Commerce 230
10.1 Introduction to Electronic Commerce 230
10.2 Electronic Payment System 232
10.3 Are Web Transactions Safe? 235
10.4 What is a Digital Signature? 236
10.5 Shopping Online 241
Reading Materials 242
Introduction to IPv6(cont.) 242
A learning helper 245
Commonly Used Words with Computer Network(S～Z) 245
Exercises 246
第10章 电子商务 247
10.1 电子商务简介 247
10.2 电子支付系统 248
10.3 网上交易安全吗？ 250
10.4 什么是数字签名？ 251
10.5 网上购物 253
Chapter 11 The Wonderful Computer World 255
11.1 An Introduction to and History of Virtual Reality 255
11.2 A Short Introduction to Speech Recognition 256
11.3 Introduction to Computer Viruses 259
11.4 Introduction to Real Time 260
11.5 Computer Vulnerabilities 263
Reading Materials 264
Weak Passwords 264
A learning helper 266
Commonly Used Words with Computer Game 266
Exercises 266
11.1 “虚拟现实”简介及其历史 268
第11章 奇妙的计算机世界 268
11.2 语音识别简介 269
11.3 计算机病毒介绍 270
11.4 实时性介绍 271
11.5 计算机的脆弱性 273
Chapter 12 The Computer s Today And Tomorrow 274
12.1 Electronic Ink and Paper 274
12.2 Y2K Question and Answer(the new millennium) 275
12.3 How Deep Blue Works 277
12.4 A Look Into the Future of Computers 278
12.5 Why We re Building.NET Technology 280
Think E Ink If You Like Paper 282
Reading Materials 282
Exercises 283
第12章 计算机的今天与明天 284
12.1 电子墨水和纸 284
12.2 Y2K问题与解答（新千年） 284
12.3 深蓝是怎样工作的 286
12.4 电脑未来展望 287
12.5 我们为什么要建造．NET技术 288
附录 290
附录A 常用数学符号 290
附录B 英语常用前缀和后缀 298
附录C 专业词汇表 302
附录D 习题参考答案 312
参考文献 319